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shamanistic

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sha·man·ism  (shäm-nzm, sh-)
n.
1. The animistic religion of certain peoples of northern Asia in which mediation between the visible and spirit worlds is effected by shamans.
2. A similar religion or set of beliefs, especially among certain Native American peoples.
shaman·ist n.
shaman·istic adj.
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Adj.1.shamanistic - of or relating to shamanism
shamanist
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